If you’re looking to dive into the world of cryptocurrency with a lightweight client, Axe Electrum is a fantastic option. This guide will take you through the steps to install Axe Electrum on various platforms, ensuring you’re ready to manage your AXE coins effectively. So, let’s get started!

Getting Started with Axe Electrum

Axe Electrum can be installed easily on different operating systems. Below are the detailed instructions based on your platform of choice.

1. Installing on macOS Using Homebrew

• First, make sure you have Homebrew installed.
• Then, run the following command in your terminal:

brew cask install axe-electrum

2. Installing on Ubuntu/Linux Mint

• Open your terminal and add the Axe Electrum PPA repository:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:axerunners/axe-electrum

• Update the package list:

sudo apt-get update

• Finally, install Axe Electrum:

sudo apt-get install axe-electrum

3. Installing from Source

Axe Electrum is a pure Python application. If you prefer using the Qt interface, you will need to install the PyQt5 dependencies:

sudo apt-get install python3-pyqt5

If you have downloaded the official package (tar.gz), you can run Axe Electrum from its root directory without needing to install it:

python3 -m pip install -t packages x11-hash

Other dependency installations are as follows:

• For hardware libraries (like Trezor), use:

python3 -m pip install -t packages -r contrib/deterministic-build-requirements-hw.txt

• For PyQt5 libraries:

python3 -m pip install -t packages -r contrib/deterministic-build-requirements-binaries.txt

• To run Axe Electrum from the root directory:

./electrum-axe

• To install Axe Electrum directly on your system, execute:

sudo apt-get install python3-setuptools

• Then run:

python3 -m pip install .[fast]

Using the Tor Proxy

Starting from version 3.2.3.1, Axe Electrum supports automatic Tor Proxy detection. If you’re on Ubuntu and wish to use Tor:

• Install Tor:

sudo apt-get install tor

• Start the Tor service:

sudo service tor start

Development Version

If you’re looking to work with the development version, you can clone the repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/axerunners/electrum-axe.git

After navigating into the directory:

cd electrum-axe

Install the dependencies:

python3 -m pip install .[fast]

Don’t forget to compile the protobuf description file and create translations if required:

sudo apt-get install protobuf-compiler

protoc --proto_path=electrum_axe --python_out=electrum_axe electrum_axe/paymentrequest.proto

sudo apt-get install python-requests gettext

./contrib/make_locale

Troubleshooting Ideas

If you encounter any issues during installation or running Axe Electrum, here are some common troubleshooting steps:

• Double-check if all dependencies are correctly installed.
• Make sure your Python version is compatible.
• If using the Tor Proxy, ensure it’s running properly.
• Review the installation logs for any error messages that may indicate missing packages or permission issues.
• Consult the official documentation for further guidance.

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